Summertime brings with it many activities that are enjoyed by all. Some activities can be a bit to strenuous for some and require a gentler option. When you are out swimming in a pool it is easy to get moving with these simple pool exercises: 1. Something as simple as a pool noodle can be used in the pool, everything from legs, abs, and arms can be toned... [Read more...]

My dad always said it was a good idea to learn how to play at least one country club sport, so I took up tennis.  This proved to be a great choice as tennis is a great way to exercise and is a sport that I can play throughout my lifetime.  If you've ever considered learning how to play tennis, you now have the perfect excuse as the Hampton Woods apartment community... [Read more...]

My sister has been harping about this new class she’s taking called Zumba. She lost 10 pounds in 2 months—and it doesn’t even “feel” like she’s working out. It’s a combination of aerobics and dancing and is becoming all the rage. Apparently, the craze began because Alberto "Beto" Perez, a fitness instructor in Cali, Columbia, forgot his regular... [Read more...]

Do we have any bikers here at Hampton Woods?  No, not the Harley-Davidson type.  I'm talking about the Schwinn 10-speed type or a Trek mountain bike type.  Biking is one of my favorite ways to get some excercise.  Not only is it easier on the knees than jogging, but you can cover more ground when biking vs. jogging. And Shawnee is a great place to... [Read more...]

I just learned that in the Kansas City metro area, there is one of the largest adult kickball leagues in the midwest.  The league is called Kansas City BIG BALLS Kickball and they look like A LOT of fun.  They play on Sundays in the spring, summer and fall.  In fact, the summer league just recently began and it’s not too late to join.  They’ve always... [Read more...]

Who out there in Hampton Woods is busy? Raise your right hand. Who's stressed? Raise your left hand. Now stretch your arms up above your head as far as you can stretch them and take a deep breath through your nostrils, feeling your abdomen extend. Now take another. And another. While you are stretching your arms up think about how the breath feels coming in through... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

Check out this easy Do it Yourself recipe courtesy of The Daily Green… Revitalizing Avocado Hair Treatment 1 medium avocado — peeled and stoned 2 tablespoons honey Mash together the ingredients in a small bowl.  Massage into hair.  Leave for 20-30 minutes.  Wash hair as usual.  Makes 1 application. Fogelman Management Group is focused on... [Read more...]

I’ve been hitting the gym pretty regularly lately and I’ve noticed that a lot more people are coming in and joining the fitness classes that are offered.  Let’s face it, in a down economy; spending money on a personal trainer is probably not very high on most people’s priority lists.  But fitness is important no matter what your income statement looks... [Read more...]

Did you know that eating cherries before you go to bed can help you sleep better? According to studies it’s true. Apparently cherries are filled with melatonin, which is the same hormone created by our bodies to regulate sleep patterns. Hmm, who knew? Read More →

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